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Family statement regarding the death of Sajmir Beça
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Man, aged 30, who was in a bin in Northampton town centre and died after being crushed by lorry is named
A man who was in a bin in Northampton town centre and died after being crushed by a bin lorry has been named.
Man found in a bin in Northampton town centre died after being seriously injured during incident involving lorry
A man has died after being seriously injured during a ‘non suspicious’ death in Northampton town centre.
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Police issue statement following reports of stabbing in Northampton neighbourhood
Officers responded to 999 calls in Northampton following reports of a stabbing in Kingsthorpe.
Inside WNC’s 12-hour Northampton Market Square showdown with contractors Stepnell – costing taxpayers £1 million and taking the project to £13.5 million
Here’s what happened inside West Northants Council’s 12-hour showdown with Northampton Market Square contractors Stepnell – costing taxpayers £1 million and taking the project to £13.5 million
Long-delayed M&S Foodhall at Riverside Retail Park 'WILL NOT harm Northampton town centre or any other shops', say developers
Developers behind the long-delayed M&S Foodhall at Riverside Retail Park in Northampton stress that their plans for the store ‘WILL NOT harm the town centre or nearby shopping areas’.
Take a look inside this popular new American fast-food chain which is NOW OPEN in the 'the bustling' centre of 'downtown' Northampton
Look inside this popular new American fast-food chain which is NOW OPEN in ‘the bustling’ centre of ‘downtown’ Northampton.
Autumn in Northampton: 41 breathtaking reader pictures show the season at its glorious best
Chronicle & Echo readers have been sending their photographs of their favourite Autumn scenes across Northampton.
Plans to expand HMO in Northampton to seven bedrooms approved after appeal
Plans to expand a Northampton HMO have been approved at appeal, after planning officers warned councillors that their refusal decision would be difficult to defend.
Cancer support centre celebrates ‘remarkable start’ with more than 200 visitors in first five days open
The team behind a multi-million-pound cancer support centre has celebrated a “remarkable start”, with more than 200 visitors in the first five days after its opening at Northampton General Hospital.
Thriving social care provider prepares for expansion with third centre next year as it approaches full capacity
A thriving social care provider is preparing to expand with its third centre next year, as it impressively approaches full capacity across the county.
Meet the Northampton photographer who has created a project to celebrate the town’s people and stories
Meet the Northampton photographer who has created a project to showcase and celebrate the town’s people and their interesting stories.
Billy Lockett and Northants Sings Out to headline free Christmas carols event in Northampton town centre
Two big-name headliners have been announced for the free Christmas carols event, which will take place in Northampton town centre in December.
Four men charged with burglary after incident in Northampton neighbourhood
Four men have been charged with burglary after an incident in a Northampton neighbourhood.
In pictures: Visitors enjoy taste of festivities as annual Christmas fair returns to Delapré Abbey for 2025
The annual Christmas fair returned to Delapré Abbey over the weekend – and visitors lapped up the festivities!
'We are still besotted' says Brackley mum after baby died of sepsis from biopsy done without consent
A Brackley mother whose ten-day-old daughter died of sepsis after a procedure done without full consent says she and her husband are 'still besotted by our little girl'.
22 pictures of festive cheer as Christmas lights turned on in Northampton for 2025
The festive season is officially upon us as Northampton’s Christmas lights were switched on over the weekend!
Man with links to Northampton WANTED after failing to appear at court to face assault charge
A man, whose last known address was in Northampton, is wanted by police for failing to appear at court to face an assault charge.
Northants Police officers have misconduct case to answer over Harshita Brella domestic abuse investigation
Four Northamptonshire Police officers should face misconduct proceedings, the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has concluded, over their handling of abuse allegations reported by an Indian woman living in Corby who was later found dead in a car boot.
Two men jailed after following 17-year-old into flats in Northampton, threatening him with knife and stealing iPhone
Two men have been jailed after following a 17-year-old into flats in Northampton, threatening him with a knife and stealing his iPhone.